Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft make getting around Joliet convenient and affordable, but accidents are increasing. If you’ve been injured in a rideshare collision due to someone else’s negligence, an experienced Joliet rideshare accident lawyer from our law firm can help manage insurance claims, seek compensation, and protect your rights.
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Do I Need a Joliet Uber and Lyft Accident Attorney?
Yes! Uber and Lyft driver accident cases can be complex, but a personal injury lawyer offers skilled legal representation for your Lyft or Uber accident lawsuit. They handle your rideshare accident claim, investigate the scene, identify liable parties, and gather evidence (like police reports, witness statements, and medical bills) to strengthen your Uber or Lyft accident case.
Your Uber and Lyft accident lawyer will assess your injuries, medical costs, lost wages, and property damage to determine your personal injury case value. We negotiate with the at-fault driver’s insurance company for maximum compensation and represent you in court if a trial is necessary.
What Is Ridesharing in Illinois?
Rideshare services let users quickly request and pay for rides from independent contractors through a rideshare app. In Illinois, these companies are regulated by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and must follow state laws to ensure safe, reliable transportation.
Common Causes of Rideshare Accidents
Our Joliet car accident lawyers have seen rideshare car accidents occur due to:
Rideshare accident victims can have serious injuries from motor vehicle accidents. Common injuries sustained include: traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other injuries.
Common rideshare accidents often involve rear-end collisions, side-impact or T-bone crashes, and collisions with pedestrians or cyclists.
Types of Compensation for Injuries Suffered in a Rideshare Crash in Joliet
Legal Considerations for a Joliet Rideshare Accident
If you’ve been in an Uber or Lyft accident, there are legal factors that could affect your personal injury claim and your ability to pursue compensation.
Insurance Coverage
Uber and Lyft offer driver insurance. However, coverage depends on whether the driver was logged into the app or carrying passengers during the accident.
Liability
Determining fault for a rideshare accident can be tricky, as multiple liable parties may be involved. At-fault parties can include the Uber/Lyft driver, the rideshare company, or other drivers.
Statute of Limitations
Injured victims have two years from the date of an accident in IL to file a personal injury lawsuit (735 ILCS 5/). Contact our Joliet Uber accident lawyers today to protect your right to recover compensation.
How Do Rideshare Insurance Policies Work?
Rideshare insurance covers Lyft and Uber drivers and passengers during accidents. It works in three phases:
Phase 1: The driver is logged into the app but hasn’t accepted a ride request.
Phase 2: The driver is en route to pick up passengers.
Phase 3: Passengers are in the car on their way to the destination.
Liability coverage varies:
Phase 1 offers up to $50,000 per person and $100,000 total.
Phases 2 & 3 typically offer up to $1 million for injury and property damage.
Rideshare accident coverage depends on the insurance provider, location, and whether the Uber or Lyft driver’s own car insurance policy applies.
Contact a Joliet Rideshare Accident Attorney Today
Were you injured due to a negligent or careless driver? Our personal injury law firm can help you pursue fair compensation after an accident involving rideshare drivers or other vehicles. We handle Lyft and Uber claims by determining liability and securing recovery for medical expenses and other financial compensation. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Our Joliet ridesharing accident lawyers at The Kryder Law Group, LLC can review your case and answer your questions.
$7.5 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when a support wall fell and struck him. (Highest award on record for a construction injury in DuPage County at the time).
$3.2 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when he fell in an uncovered foundation trench, ranking as the highest award on record for a construction injury in McHenry County at the time.
$3 Million
Recovery for the family of a man struck by a garbage truck that was making an illegal turn.
$2.2 Million
Recovery for a salesman injured in an automobile collision.
$2 Million
Recovery for a man struck by a speeding vehicle as he waited for the CTA bus.
$1.5 Million
Recovery for a truck driver that was struck by another car on the expressway while his vehicle was disabled.
$1.4 Million
Recovery for a computer programmer that slipped and fell in the washroom at work.
Recovery for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in a parking lot. At the time, this was the second-highest recovery on record in DuPage County for a similar injury.
$800,000
Recovered for a disputed wrongful death claim against a trucking company. The company denied they were involved in the collision.
$660,000
Recovery for a truck driver that was injured while unloading his trailer.
$550,000
Recovery for a person who slipped and fell in a grocery store.
$550,000
Recovery for a woman who injured her neck in a motor vehicle collision.
$500,000
Recovery for a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle while standing on the sidewalk.
$500,000
$500,000 Policy limit settlement for a 48-year-old woman injured in a Cook County head-on collision after another driver made an unsafe left turn into traffic.
$460,000
Recovery for a truck driver that tripped and fell in the parking lot while making a delivery.
$450,000
Recovery for a dental assistant who slipped and fell at work on an unnatural accumulation of ice.
$425,000
Recovery for a union worker struck by a speeding vehicle.
$425,000
Recovery for a passenger in a vehicle struck by an inexperienced driver.
$415,000
Recovered for a woman that required neck surgery after aggravating an existing neck injury in a truck accident.
$400,000
Recovery for a lab technician injured while transporting equipment.
$370,000
Recovery for a construction worker injured on faulty equipment at a construction site.
$315,000
Recovery for a motorist struck by a falling utility pole.
$310,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$300,000
Recovery for a bicyclist struck by a vehicle.
$250,000
Recovery for a young woman struck by another vehicle.
$250,000
Recovered for a woman who sustained a partial finger amputation and other injuries in a rollover car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$250,000
Recovered for a 60-year-old woman involved in a car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man hit by a semi-truck while operating a go-cart.
$240,000
Recovery for the injured party struck by another vehicle.
$235,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$235,000
Recovery for an inventory clerk injured when shelving toppled onto her.
$219,000
Recovery for a restaurant patron that slipped and fell in the bathroom.
$200,000
Recovered for an airline employee struck on the runway at O’Hare International Airport.
$190,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$175,000
Recovered for a child injured by fireworks at a fourth of July celebration.
$170,000
Recovered for a person injured when she slipped and fell exiting a major retail store.
$150,000
Recovered for a woman who fractured her leg when she was struck by a vehicle.
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